Dandelion

The Rolling Stones

About Dandelion

"Dandelion" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and first released as a B-side to "We Love You" in August 1967. With lyrical references to British counting or nursery rhymes, it reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the US Billboard 100 singles chart. The first demo version of “Dandelion” was recorded in November 1966. Originally titled “Sometimes Happy, Sometimes Blue”, it had different lyrics and was sung and played by Keith Richards. On the released version, Mick Jagger sings the lead vocal. The Rolling Stones have never performed "Dandelion" live; nonetheless it has been included on several compilations, including Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2), More Hot Rocks (Big Hits & Fazed Cookies), Singles Collection: The London Years, and Rolled Gold+: The Very Best of the Rolling Stones. The original single release fades out with a brief section of the Nicky Hopkins piano intro from the A-side, “We Love You”. The coda is missing on most versions of “Dandelion” appearing on compilation albums, which include the song in a 3:32 edit, but it may be heard, for example, in the 3:48 version included on Singles Collection: The London Years and Through The Past, Darkly. 


Year:
1989
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Prince or pauper, beggar man or thing
Play the game with ev'ry flower you bring
Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion

One o'clock, two o'clock, three o'clock, four o'clock chimes
Dandelions don't care about the time
Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion, blow away dandelion

Tho' you're older now its just the same
You can play this dandelion game
When you're finished with your childlike prayers
Well, you know you should wear it

Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailors lives
Rich man, poor man, beautiful, daughters wives
Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion, blow away dandelion

Little girls, and boys come out to play
Bring your dandelions to blow away
Dandelion don't tell no lies
Dandelion will make you wise
Tell me if she laughs or cries
Blow away dandelion, blow away dandelion

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Dandelion" was originally released by The Rolling Stones in August 1967 as the B-side to their single "We Love You".
Chart Success
Despite being a B-side, the song charted highly and reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Songwriters
Like much of The Rolling Stones' discography, "Dandelion" was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Name Origin
The song got its name from the pronunciation of "dandy lion," which Mick Jagger's daughter apparently called a lion doll she had.
Psychedelic Influences
The song is known for its psychedelic sound, typical of the late '60s. It features Mellotron flute sounds that add to its unique texture.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics have been speculated to symbolize the innocence of childhood, correlating with the transient and fragile nature of a dandelion.
Backup Vocals
Brian Jones, another member of The Rolling Stones, provided the high-pitched backing vocals in the song.
Compilation Appearances
"Dandelion" later appeared on a number of The Rolling Stones’ compilation albums, such as "Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)" and "Singles Collection: The London Years".
Limited Live Performances
Unlike many of their other hits, The Rolling Stones have rarely performed "Dandelion" live.
Cover Versions
Several other artists have covered "Dandelion", including singer-songwriter Susan Jacks and the rock band The Hollies.
Instrumentation
The song features unique instrumentation, including the use of a Mellotron, an early synthesizer that was popular in the 1960s.
Music Video
A promotional video was made for "Dandelion" in 1967, which was quite novel for its time as music videos were not yet common.

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